Geordie Sabbagh

Geordie Sabbagh

Director

Biography

Geordie Sabbagh is a Lebanese‑Canadian filmmaker and volunteer firefighter whose work blends sharp humor with cinematic storytelling. His feature films and numerous shorts have been screened at major international festivals, including Fantasia, Shanghai, Berlin, and Comic-Con, and are available worldwide on platforms such as Amazon, Tubi, PBS, Marquee, Crave, and Gem.

Sabbagh began his career at the BBC World Service in Afghanistan and later honed his storytelling at Discovery, learning the art of suspense from the creator of Shark Week. Known for combining critical acclaim with audience appeal, his films often feature inventive narrative techniques and a playful, sarcastic wit. In one memorable project, director David Cronenberg stepped in front of the camera for one of Sabbagh’s short films, leaving a lasting mark on his unique approach to filmmaking.

Films directed by Geordie Sabbagh

Geordie Sabbagh

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2024

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78 min

When I Go Outside

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